The author of the popular Ashtanga Yoga presents a bright, simple instructional book of yoga poses kids will love doing. More and more, yoga is becoming a popular pastime for children and a part of many a school’s gym curriculum. With its colorful and plentiful photographs of smiling kids obviously enjoying their workout, this guide will prove irresistible to parents and teachers hoping to create an entertaining practice for youngsters. The key is turning the exercises into play: for example, animal poses where kids stretch like a cat or think of their legs as butterfly wings have instant appeal. A variety of tips, such as inventing stories to stimulate children’s imaginations as they master the positions, help instructors turn the yoga room into a joyful place. Group asanas give students a wonderful chance to bond and interact with others-and increase coordination too. Breath control, dynamic yoga, chanting: every facet of yoga is made fun. Read Less